Rugby - competitions
World Cups
The Rugby World Cup is held every four years, the first event was held in New Zealand and Australia in 1987. It is an international tournament that is organized by the International Rugby Board. The event is played in the union format and features the top 20 teams around the world.
The current world champions are New Zealand. The next world cup is to be held in 2015 in England and Wales.
The Rugby League World Cup will be held every four years from 2013, the first event was held in France in 1954. It is an international tournament that is organized by the Rugby League International Federation. The event is played in the league format and features the top 14 teams around the world.The current world champions are New Zealand. The next world cup is to be held in 2013 in England, Wales, France and Ireland.
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